In this video, the teacher explains the concept of complex sentences and how they can be used to clarify the relationship between ideas in writing. The teacher provides examples and guidance on using subordinating conjunctions to create...

In this lesson, Mr. P. will talk about three sentence types: Simple, complex and compound. He will also explain coordinating and subordinating conjunctions using them in complex and compound sentences.

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Adverb clauses also known as adverbial clauses function as one part of speech: the adverb. We know that an adverb answer modifies a verb, an adjective, and another adverb. It answers the question “when?”, “where?”, “how?”, “why?” “to...

In this mini lesson, Mr. P./Marc delves into five different subordinating conjunctions: after, as, although, because and before. A conjunction is a word that joins two parts of a sentence to make one. A subordinating one joins...

Sentences convey complete thoughts while fragments do not. In this lesson, Mr. P. will explain what a sentence is. He will also focus on its difference between fragments. He will provide easy examples and list the types of sentences...

In this video, the teacher explains the concept of sentence fragments and how to identify and fix them in writing. The video provides examples and offers strategies for revising fragments by adding missing information. It also includes...

In this video, the teacher explains the use of subordinating conjunctions to connect ideas and create rhythm in writing. The teacher provides examples and practice exercises for students to improve their sentence structure and flow. By...

In this video, students will learn the difference between dependent and independent clauses and how to use subordinating conjunctions to join them.

Learn how to use commas for fun and profit, and how to make colons work for you. This clip introduces you to the idea of using a semi-colon. This is part 2 in the series: 'English Punctuation 2: A Beginner's Guide'.

This program meets Common Core third grade language standards as it introduces and explores simple, compound and complex sentences. It provides clear examples and explanations of each type, including the components of a sentence and how...

In this video, the teacher explains the concept of conjunctions and how they are used to connect different parts of a sentence or two separate sentences. The video covers both coordinating conjunctions, which connect equal parts of a...

This video is a lesson on identifying and correcting comma splices, a type of run-on sentence. The teacher explains what comma splices are and provides three ways to fix them: changing the comma to a period, adding a coordinating or...

In this video, the teacher explains the importance of varying sentence lengths and structures in writing to keep the reader engaged. The teacher provides examples and practice exercises using conjunctions to combine sentences and make...